Board of Education Meeting - November 9, 2026

Cleveland County Schools Board of Education regular meeting — November 9, 2026. The board approved a budget amendment 9–0, adding nearly $21 million in state funds, approximately $7.5 million in newly released federal funds (primarily Title I and Title II), and $267,950 in Head Start grant funding designated for playgrounds and a vehicle. The amendment also included smaller transfers among other funds. The board noted that a proposed $12 million state transportation allocation was only a recommendation and had not yet been approved. Separately, the board approved 9–0 the central-services IT closet switch quote from ANC Group for $88,614.26 and the declaration of listed network equipment as surplus for sale. Other technology purchases—including network backup, data-center battery backup, and Meraki security-camera licenses—were reported as information items; each was below the $75,000 threshold requiring board approval.

The board adopted school calendar Option A by a 7–2 vote. It approved policy revisions related to board contracts and construction bidding, while directing the committee to revisit the spending-limit figures at a later meeting; the revisions discussed were tied to state-law changes. The Finance and Personnel Committee was asked to consider whether classified employees should be paid every two weeks rather than monthly. No other major procurement award was identified.